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1 US 2015O139926A1 (19) United States (12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2015/ A1 Jaskolski (43) Pub. Date: May 21, 2015 (54) GRIP ENHANCING COMPOSITION AND BOSD5/00 ( ) METHOD OF USE A618/34 ( ) A68/73 ( ) (71) Applicant: Kimberly D. Jaskolski, Irwin, PA (US) A61O 15/00 ( ) A6R8/97 ( ) (72) Inventor: Kimberly D. Jaskolski, Irwin, PA (US) (52) U.S. Cl. CPC B25G 1/10 ( ); A61O 15/00 ( ); (21) Appl. No.: 14/543,852 A61K 8/19 ( ); A61 K8/97 ( ); A61K 8/34 ( ); A61K 8/731 ( ); Related U.S. Application Data (57) ABSTRACT (60) Provisional application No. 61/905,277, filed on Nov. A composition/formula for enhancing the grip of certain ath 17, letes and professionals to hold onto or otherwise stick on an object like a sports or tool handle or exercise mat/pad. The Publication Classification composition consists of a magnesium carbonate base to which are added a natural gum rosin, isopropyl alcohol, (51) Int. Cl. hydroxyl ethyl cellulose (a plant-based thickener) and certain B25G I/O ( ) preferred essential oils (for fragrance). Optionally, Some lim A6 IK 8/19 ( ) ited quantity of candelilla wax may be blended therein.

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4 US 2015/O A1 May 21, 2015 GRIPENHANCING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a perfection of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/905,277, filed Nov. 17, 2013, the disclosure of which is fully incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION 0002 The present invention relates to a composition for enhancing an individuals ability to grasp, adhere or other wise 'stick to an object, especially a sports object such as a yoga workout mat/pad, and Suppress Sweat. More particu larly, this invention relates to a magnesium carbonate-based formula to which other components are purposefully (and, in Some instances, optionally) added with the end result being applied to one's hands (or feet) and/or directly to the sports object itself. Such as the handle to a golf club or racket (tennis, racquetball, etc.) for better gripping. Additionally, this paste like composition may be applied to certain tools (like a ham mer) for firmer gripping. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The ability to grasp an object is important when using sports equipment and/or when working with certain hand tools. Securely grasping equipment/tools so that they do not slip helps ensure proper use. Specifically, the ability to firmly grip a club, bat or racket handle enables its use to compete more confidently and often more Successfully Also, the ability to grasp a hand tool ensures that the task for which it is being used is properly, more efficiently performed. Such as hammering a nail straight into a piece of wood. In addition, the ability to securely grip/hold sports equipment or tools helps prevent injuries that might otherwise occur if/when the equipment or tool slips out of one's hand(s) When performing yoga exercises, the most impor tant factor is safety of the yogi which means it is vital to stay properly aligned while in a yoga position. This invention, known as Numah stay and/or any other name assigned to the product, is best applied to the palms (inside hands) and feet of the yogi and then used while practicing. The composition causes static friction which aids in keeping the body from sliding, slipping and/or otherwise moving unintentionally. It also suppresses Sweat where applied thus further aiding in keeping the body in proper alignment. Since the body is able to stay properly aligned, the yogi is able to move into deeper poses, hold static poses longer and work the body deeper by staying in alignment The invention is especially conducive for beginner yogis, whose muscles and bodies are not as strong to hold them in a proper position. This composition does not wear off with Sweat nor by wiping one's hands and feet with a cloth. It is preferably removed using a Surfactant and water. In addi tion, this composition does not leave residue on the mator on the yogi s clothes. It will, however, give its users the ability to focus on the primary foundations of yoga, those being breath, body and mind, instead of trying to stay in properalignment It is known to use gloves or surface treatments like chalk, resins or adhesives to help securely grasp sports equip ment or tools. However, gloves, chalk, resins and adhesives suffer from several drawbacks. Gloves can impede rather than aid in one s ability to securely grasp an object, however. Sometimes, the very thickness of the glove itself interferes with its wearer s ability to feel and thus control the object being held. Chalk, and certain known resins/adhesives, like pine tar, can be messy to apply and stain tools, equipment and clothing. Accordingly, there exists a need for a Substance which can be quickly, easily and neatly applied to tools and equipment and which will improve one s ability to grasp or otherwise stick to objects. It is a primary object of this inven tion to meet that need and provide such a compound/sub Stance Certain granular-based compositions are known to prevent persons from falling while walking on slippery Sur faces, and in some manufacturing processes. Examples of such compositions include: Lund U.S. Pat. No. 4, for a slip and wear resistant flooring and composition and method for producing the same. That composition includes coarse metallic particles applied to a Sub-floor for preventing indi viduals from slipping thereon Hunt U.S. Pat. No. 5,395,673 discloses a non-slip composition and method of application to a ground Surface where lighting conditions are poor. That composition includes an aluminum oxide aggregate for preventing slip page and a phosphorescent pigment to illuminate the ground Surface Kincaid U.S. Pat. No. 5,451,446 discloses athermo setting binder for an abrasive article, said binder including a cured epoxy to bond abrasive grades together and form a shaped mass. Alternatively, that epoxy holds and Supports abrasive grains onto a sheet Feronato U.S. Pat. No. 5,654,078 discloses an abra sive member for dry-grinding and polishing That member includes metal deposits in which abrasive particles have been imbedded Still other known compositions include the mois ture-absorbing composition and related method of Sereboff U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,023. That composition combines a major ity of magnesium or calcium carbonate with sawdust par ticles A sports-specific grip enhancer was the subject of Maynard PCT Application No. WO99/ It taught a granular mix of aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, silica and sand for applying to golf club handles and the like In West PCT Application No. WO 00/78889, a medically-specific gripping condition is addressed using a composition/formula that combines water with one or more listed starches Finally, there is the antiperspirant/gripping compo sition of Plunk PCT Application No. WO 06/ It entailed mixing aluminum chlorohydroxide and aluminum hydroxyl chloride dihydrate in water or another specially formulated base Most of the foregoing compositions are directed towards anti-slip or manufacturing processes. None specifi cally address helping improve a person s ability to securely grasp an object especially a sports-related item Such as a yoga mat/pad without unduly marking/staining Surrounding mate rials and the wearer's clothes. It is an object of this invention to provide Such a composition/formula. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION One embodiment of this invention, to be made and sold as Numah StayTM and/or Kiss My BuddhaTM, is ideally Suited for helping an individual to stay-in-place on his or her exercise mat/pad for enhancing the overall yoga experience

5 US 2015/O A1 May 21, 2015 by reducing the chance of slippage thereon and any corre sponding injuries resulting therefrom. This first preferred composition stops its wearer/user from overly Sweating from his/her palms and feet. When the wearer/user towels off (mid routine), this product is known to reconstitute itself. And by helping exercisers more firmly adhere to their respective exer cise areas, this invention helps the wearer/user stay in better alignment with their selves and adjoining environs Main elements of this composition/formula include a magnesium carbonate base to which are added (in a pre ferred order of addition): a natural gum rosin, isopropyl alco hol, hydroxyl ethyl cellulose (a plant-based thickener) and certain preferred essential oils (for fragrance and consis tency). Optionally, a slight amount of candelilla wax may be blended in before the entirety is mixed together and allowed to Set. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING A more complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained from a consideration of the fol lowing description made in conjunction with the accompany ing drawing in which: 0020 FIG. 1 is a front schematic view of the palm or inside to a human hand showing where this gripping composition should be rubbed on prior to the start of a yoga exercise routine; and 0021 FIG. 2 is a front schematic view of a gloved human hand showing where this gripping composition should be rubbed on prior to the start of an athletic activity. DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS With respect to the main, preferred embodiment of composition/formula according to this invention, there is pro vided a base component made from magnesium carbonate. One version of the same is made and sold by Mammut as Liquid Climbing Chalk. Alternate versions from other com mercial manufacturers include Liquid Grip and Tite Grip For one representative sample size of this composi tion, weighing about 1 to 2 oz., it is preferred to keep main ingredient, MgCO powder levels between about to 1.25 oz, and more preferably about 0.5 oz. To that primary component, there is first added a compatible natural gum rosin. Preferred amounts of that component range from 0.75 to 1.85 oz., with a more preferred level between about 1 and 1.45 oz. One representative version of such rosins is made and sold under the name Liquid Grip. An alternate version is made and sold as Muellers Magic Grip Compositionally, the third main ingredient to be added to the foregoing blend of MgCO and Rosin is isopro pyl alcohol. For the aforementioned representative sample size, it may be added to between about ml per batch', with a more preferred level being about 55 ml Next, there is added hydroxyl ethyl cellulose or HEC' in relative quantities of about 0.25 to 0.75 tsp, more preferably about 0.5 tablespoon per batch To the foregoing soup', it is preferred to add a customizable blend of essential oils for fragrance. One such 'garnishment includes a nominal amount of Boswellia cataril for stress and inflammation (in relative batch amounts of about 4 tsp); about /4 tsp of Tulsi Basil oil; about 4-10 drops of peppermint oil for aroma and 4-10 drops of lavender for calming On an optional basis, it has been determined that slight quantities of candelilla wax, around /2 tsp per batch, make the aforementioned composition more Suitable for water uses/activities, including: SUP surfing, white water rafting, etc. EXAMPLE In the particular manufacture of one representative batch sampling, sized about 1 oz. total, the following process steps are taken The magnesium and rosin are combined then the alcohol gradually mixed therein for about 1 min. HEC is added and mixed for another minute. The oils and other components are added, mixed and the entirety allowed to set for several minutes before packaging To a lesser degree, it may be possible (though not preferred) to administer some amount of the composition to certain areas (i.e., where the yogi s hands and feet start for exercising) of the exercise mat/pad. For future applications (and sponsorship tie-ins), mats/pads may be pre-printed with regions/rectangles onto which gripping compounds like the present invention may be repeatedly applied. As the compo nent combination above will not permanently stain Such mats (or the exerciser's apparel), it is understood that Such mats/ pads may be made from various cushioned materials, includ ing those custom covered with leather, vinyl, rubber, plastic, or other known alternatives When the foregoing composition is applied to a users hands/palms and feet (in place of orinadditionto a pre-applied pad working Zone), one representative area for hand/palm application is illustrated in accompanying FIG. 1. Note how the inside fingers and palms are covered down to the yogi s wrists Particularly, in FIG. 1, the user's bare hand 10 is shown with the composition 20 applied liberally about the fingers 30, fingertips 40 and palm 50 all the way down to his/her wrist 60. In practice, application of composition starts by applying a small dab (amount) onto one of the yogi s hands. Then both palms are rubbed together for coating the entire inner hand Surface. It is advised that application be done (performed) quickly, especially to the yogi s fingers, fingertips, palm pads and other main pressure points. The same rules can be followed for compositional application to the bottoms of one s feet Though shown for yoga applications, it is under stood that this same composition/formula has other sports related end uses. A typical golf club or handball/squash/tennis racket handle is most evident. Still other sporting equipment candidates include but are not limited to: baseball bats, hockey sticks, fishing rods and weight lifting bars. Though not equipment specific, but rather end user-related, it is antici pated that hand and foot alternative applications might further include professional and/or recreational wall climbers, kick boxers and other martial artists. In addition, there are benefits when used by gymnasts, professional card dealers and bank ers (currency handlers) FIG. 2 shows a similar application to that of FIG. 1 except that in this second instance, the users hand 110 is covered by a glove 115 onto which composition 120 is applied and the user's gloved hands rubbed together. It may also help gripping when used by those wearing rubbergloves for certain dental handlers, caregivers, Surgeons and/or other medical personnel.

6 US 2015/O A1 May 21, It is also understood that this same composition/ formula may have other non-sports applications such as for those handling working tools on a regular basis including professional carpenters (for hammers), certain mechanics (wrenches and drills), electricians (pliers) and/or painters (brushes and/or rollers). For that matter, it is possible to make and sell compositional variations (that are non-allergenic) for medical and/or dental instruments Needless to say, the same composition that works directly on one s hands can be applied to certain Surface areas of a glove fitted over that same hand. To that extent, and to the point where playing rules allow, it is understood/expected that this same composition can be applied over the gloves of football players to more securely grasp a football, or Soccer goalies to more securely grasp a Soccer ball Numerous modifications to and alternative embodi ments of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the foregoing description. Accord ingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the best mode of carrying out the invention. Details of the struc ture may be varied substantially without departing from the spirit of the invention and the exclusive use of all modifica tions that come within the Scope of the appended claims is reserved. What is claimed is: 1. A composition for enhancing an individual s grip onto a Surface or a hand-held object and Suppress Sweat, said com position comprising: a base of magnesium carbonate; a natural gum rosin; isopropyl alcohol; and hydroxyl ethyl cellulose. 2. The composition of claim 1, which further comprises one or more essential oils selected from the group consisting of Boswellia cataril, Tulsi Basil oil, peppermint oil and lav ender. 3. The composition of claim 1, which further comprises candelilla wax. 4. The composition of claim 5 wherein said surface is an exercise mat/pad. 5. The composition of claim 1 wherein said hand-held object is apiece of sporting equipment. 6. The composition of claim 5 wherein said piece of sport ing equipment is selected from the group consisting of a golf club, a tennis/racquetball or badminton racket, a ball bat; a fishing rod and a hockey Stick. 7. The composition of claim 1 wherein said hand-held object is a working tool. 8. The composition of claim 7 wherein said working tool is selected from the group consisting of a hammer, wrench and paintbrush/roller. 9. The composition of claim 7 wherein said working tool is a dental or medical instrument. 10. A composition for applying to an individuals hands and foot bottoms to enhance that individual s grip to a yoga mator pad and Suppress Sweat, said composition comprising: a magnesium carbonate powder, a natural gum rosin; isopropyl alcohol; and hydroxyl ethyl cellulose. 11. The composition of claim 10 wherein a 2 ounce portion size contains between about and 1.25 oz. magnesium carbonate powder. 12. The composition of claim 11 wherein said portion size contains about 0.5 oz. magnesium carbonate powder. 13. The composition of claim 10 wherein a 2 ounce portion size contains between about 0.75 to 1.85 oz. of natural gum rosin. 14. The composition of claim 10 wherein a 2 ounce portion size contains between about 30 to 75 ml ofisopropyl alcohol. 15. The composition of claim 14 wherein said portion size contains about 55 ml of isopropyl alcohol. 16. The composition of claim 10 wherein a 2 ounce portion size contains between about 0.25 to 0.75 tablespoon of HEC (hydroxyl ethyl cellulose). 17. The composition of claim 10, which further contains at least one of: an essential oil selected from the group consisting of: Boswellia cataril, Tulsi Basil oil, peppermint oil and lavender, and candelilla wax. 18. A method for enhancing an individual s grip to a piece of sporting equipment, said method comprising: (a) providing a composition that comprises: a base of mag nesium carbonate powder, a natural gum rosin, isopro pyl alcohol, and hydroxyl ethyl cellulose; and (b) applying the composition to a Surface that will contact with the piece of sporting equipment. 19. The method of claim 18 wherein step (b) includes applying the composition directly to the individuals hands and fingers. 20. The method of claim 18 wherein step (b) includes applying the composition onto a pair of gloves worn by the individual.